The picture shows the bag right about at minimum capacity (I carry less on Fridays) but on most commutes I have the bag fully loaded (work clothes and shoes). I notice the extra weight but it doesn't affect handling too much; it's not much higher than a trunk bag on a rack would be.

Lol! That actually gave me a chickle. It's a small little tool pouch that has just enough room for a spare tube, tire lever & patch kit. I attached it to the back of my Wald basket that I added to the rear rack. I also got these handy-dandy panniers that clip nicely to the basket:

http://www.bicyclehero.com/us/detour...-26l-blue.html

http://www.bicyclehero.com/us/detour...k-26l-red.html

Just waiting for a chance to take some good pics :)

@mechanicalron: I do intend to pick up or make a extended flap for the front fender, good call. It's a fairly new build so additions will be made as the needs come up.

Yea, that bike is rite down my alley and i love the look. ya just cant beet classics, good build :)

Great looking bike. What bars are those?

That is a good looking commuter! I've been looking for an old peugeot to convert into a commuter for a while; nice find.

So many beautiful bikes... some of the nicest on this entire forum really.

That was the original set of FSA Omega bars. They just sold on Ebay, actually.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/320910129396...84.m1560.l2649

I couldn't stand that bend, so I replaced them with a set of FSA Omega Compact 44cm.

Thanks for the kind words guys.

And I'm with you Sixty Fiver: this is one of my favorite threads on the forums / these commuting bikes all have a character and seem to reflect the owners very well :)

Yea, FUN!

Here is my newest commuter that I plan to be my new primary commuting bike. Its a Citta Gazelle minivelo I got on eBay on a tip from a member on the Folding Bike forum. I plan to add a rear rack and panniers and do a dropbar conversion. Its pretty great just what I was looking for. It performed well on the commute on Friday and was wonderful on the 20+ mile ride I took this morning. Here are some pics from this morning's ride.

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/a...e/DSCF5546.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/a...e/DSCF5547.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/a...e/DSCF5553.jpg

monsterpile - The Gazelle looks like it lives up to it's namesake... was there any pronking happening during your ride ?

Hauling 30+lbs of cat food on the rack and in the pannier on the way home from work Thursday...Not used to carrying that much weight, it was interesting!

http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/w...a/acf04ddc.jpg

All set up for everyday stuff. The panniers do add a noticeable weight, but they'll be a huge convenience and they pop off the basket easily.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8003/7...146fb3c5_c.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8002/7...c86710d7_c.jpg

From my ride yesterday.
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/a...5/IMG_0345.jpg

The Paramount's turn today.

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/a...5/IMAG0230.jpg]

LOL I had to look "ponking" up to see what it meant. The frame seems plenty stiff but its not as responsive as my Windsor Shetland, but thats not surprising given their relative geometry. The Citta has a 42 inch wheelbase which seems fairly long.

Nice. Thinking that's a Series 5?

Yup.

THAT is one strong shrub :)

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x...atrace/001.jpgIlove it! I have this Moulton that is GREAT with loads. It must be the low gravity thing but a fast bike with little wheels is a trip at speed and fun! This one is a 1964 with a 4 speed hub.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7226/7...f57692da_z.jpg
CrossCheck Fat Frank Build by bendertj, on Flickr
just finished up a cross check re-build with 29x2.0 Schwalbe Fat Franks. here's a link to the full set

I can post here aswell since this is my only bike and I use it to go to work :thumb:

Darth Vader, Giant Seek 1

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/3...463359jafg.jpg

That Giant Seek is so cool -- yet it's almost like the Bad Boy I used to own and later sold. There's another model at my LBS with an Alfine 8sp. I should test-ride it to see how much I like its IGH.

Awesome, I love it. I'm sold on a Surly being my first real "new" bike. Now...time to save up for one.

Well, even though I started a new thread for this one, I'll post it here as well. Custom build using a Surly Disc Trucker frame, Shimano Alfine 8 IGH, and Avid BB7 brakes.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-N...s928/photo.jpg

Sweet damn.

A stock photo of my next bike:

http://a248.e.akamai.net/origin-cdn..../FROOPV2-2.jpg

This will be my SSCX race machine on Saturday, ride it to work on Monday bike.

Darth Vadar, yeah! That is beautiful!

I'd prefer a longer wheelbase... and a straight frame. My Shetland has neither. :(